§ Sir W. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of experimental farms in Scotland, their location, the staffs employed, the nature of their activities and the number of farmers taking advantage of their services; and what is the total cost.
§ Mr. WoodburnThere are five experimental farms in Scotland and three hill farm research and experimental stations. Experiments are also being conducted on Glen Etive Estate and on three farms on the Glenlivet Estate, while, by arrangement with the occupiers, demonstration work is carried out on 13 holdings in the Highlands and Islands. I am incorporating the complete information asked for by the hon. Member in a memorandum which I am sending to him.